we need to stop. >> some have famously called them obama phones. one boasting during the election that the minorities should support the president because he gave them free cell phones. one supporter argues they are no longer just for emergencies. >> it's how we find jobs. it's how we now participate in all of the activities of the economy. >> mccaskill says people can simply check out a phone from the unemployment office or shelter and with so much abuse, she is now concerned about a new wrinkle. >> sec wants to expand its program knoll broad band. that's a very bad idea, i think. >> she says such a waste of money makes taxpayers think the government just isn't paying attention. and she says the current program is so far out of control we should scrap it and start over, not expand it bret? >> bret: all right, jim. thank you. the treasury department says the internal revenue service the irs overpaid up to $13.6 billion in tax credits designed for low income families last year. the report finds the irs in violation of requirements that it set and me